Chapter Thirty-Seven: There is no attack, and there is no defense
Although the Mavericks were a little dizzy by the Knicks in the first quarter, fortunately, in Nelson's opinion, as long as the Mavericks' rhythm is played, this kind of minute difference will catch up with you without any pressure. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
When Nelson thinks so, there is no doubt that in today's parlance this is called poisoned milk.
After changing to the bench lineup, the difference in the tactical styles of the two sides is more obvious, although there are no strong figures on the Knicks' side to form offensive arrows, no one dares to call Van Gundy's tactics according to the row, and the board and the strategy are followed; Looking at the Mavericks on the other hand, it is also in accordance with the coach's deployment, but Nelson's deployment is the fastest offense, which requires the player's own ability, but it is obvious that there is no such person in the Mavericks' bench players, although they can play fast, but the shooting rate is outrageously low, although the Knicks' shooting rate is not good, but the Mavericks' is even worse, four minutes into the second quarter, the Mavericks were beaten 0:6, during which all ten shots were missed.
In a fit of rage, Nelson began to change his starters one by one, and Finley was the first to play.
When Finley came on the court, the Mavericks' players were relieved that at least they knew they could pass the ball to Finley when they really didn't know what to do.
Finley didn't disappoint Nelson either, and as soon as he came up, he hit a straight three-point shot from John Wallace to ease the Mavericks' urgent need.
Finley's blow was very decisive, not to say that he was a little hesitant because he had just returned to the court. When the point guard passed the ball directly to him, he didn't even adjust his movements, looked directly into Wallace's eyes, and then rose from the ground, Wallace also jumped, in the Knicks, especially on the front line, defense has always been something that Van Gundy emphasized, but this ball Wallace is destined to only give Finley as a background, he was almost able to touch the ball, but this little bit of distance from God seemed a little stingy, and he didn't even look at him.
After the Mavericks hit this ball, Van Gundy also called a timeout, and he was used to manipulating the players and directly replaced them with Mo Xi and Ward, who performed well in the first quarter, and what is even more amazing is that Van Gundy, who has always been known for his conservatism, actually made a small change this time, Ward did not replace Charles, but replaced Houston on the quarterback, which really shocked everyone's attention.
On the Mavericks' side, except for Nash, they are all starters, and Nelson has to fight here.
Murphy partnered Kurt Thomas against Bradley and Nowitzki.
Although the Knicks have switched to two point guards, the offensive rhythm is actually still pressing, but there are more ball-holding points. Ward and Charles went back and forth on the flank, but decided to get the ball into the hands of the insider. Although the calf has a height advantage, this combination of the calf is still a little "soft", and the deterrent effect brought by Mo Xi is very strong.
Mo Xi catches the ball and singles Bradley again. With the experience of the first quarter, Mo Xi thinks he has figured out Bradley's defensive habits. Mo Xi didn't dribble, and directly turned around on the spot and spun to the basket.
Bradley's feet moved slightly, and he blocked Mo Xi.
At this time, Mo Xi turned around, dribbled, framed, squatted deeply, and then raised his head.
Mo Xi's series of actions are very slow, even a ninety-year-old lady can react, let alone face Bradley? But because Mo Xi's set of movements was very slow, Bradley made a judgment when Mo Xi squatted, and then when Mo Xi looked up, he had already taken off, and then, there was no after, Mo Xi lazily leaned up and made a foul.
To tell the truth, Mo Xi didn't intend to make the opponent foul at all, he was just preparing to step back and jump shot, but it seems that Mo Xi's shooting rhythm is very different from others, and he actually shook Bradley so easily.
At the free throw line, Mo Xi hit one of two free throws.
The Mavericks go on the offensive.
Nowitzki was an excellent big man shooter at the beginning of his career, but he had the same problems as almost all European players, and often couldn't hold the ball when he received a big impact, because European players did not protect the ball in the first moment of receiving the ball, but put it on their side or above their heads (because the European side has always played joint defense, close one-on-one pressing is rare, and the big man comes out to catch the ball mostly to respond). )。
So, what happens when the young Nowitzki, a new driver from Germany who has just been on the road for a year, faces the Knicks' defensive tough guys?
Kurt Thomas tells you with strength, don't look at me black, I am also very dark. Thomas directly stuck to it, relying on the home advantage, stealthily pulling Nowitzki's jersey, and then when Nowitzki received the ball, he squeezed Novitzki, who was three inches taller than him, with a strong hand, and his shoulder squeezed past Nowitzki, who was three inches taller than him, and directly knocked the latter away, breaking the ball passed to Nowitzki.
In fact, in the Mavericks' lineup, Nelson still lacks a configuration, that is, the old hooligans on the court, and the Mavericks' players are almost all a bunch of young boys, who seem to be bullied little women in front of several bullies of the Knicks.
This time, Ward and Charles directly formed a double fast break and went straight to the Mavericks' basket, which is also one of Van Gundy's purposes, it is difficult for the Mavericks to penetrate the Knicks' defense, why not use this to strengthen the Knicks' defensive counterattack quality under the fast break.
Seeing that his adjustments seemed to be working, Van Gundy was a few minutes later and replaced with Sprewell, and the Knicks' defensive counterattack and fast break were stronger.
The Mavericks were unwilling to attack again, because the Knicks replaced Sprewell, and the Mavericks' outside firepower was directly locked in half, and the Mavericks had to hand the ball to the inside to play. The Mavericks' interior No. 1 offensive option isn't Bradley's tall beacon either, but Nowitzki.
At this time, Nowitzki has not yet practiced the unique Golden Rooster independence in the future, but his back-to-back jumper has also begun to gradually reveal, after having the experience of opposing Thomas, Nowitzki has learned a lot this time, borrowing his height advantage with the help of the high lob ball, and then take the ball in front of him, not daring to put it below. Nowitzki always liked to put the ball down after receiving the ball before because Nowitzki's guard skills were also very good, but after facing a little hooligan like Thomas in his prime, he no longer dared to try it easily.
Nowitzki couldn't squeeze Thomas, but his intentions weren't at all, and he hesitated for a moment, but cautiously began to dribble. With a slight touch, the shoulders shrugged back and forth, and then shook to the right, and with all the strength of the body, he pushed it hard, and with the help of his own hand, he turned over and leaned back and stretched out his hand. , this ball is indescribably chic, with Nowitzki's young and immature face, it's no wonder that he has so many female fans.
After swallowing the bitter fruit this time, the Knicks began to fight back.
After a few rounds of exchanges, Charles was keenly aware that although Bradley could suppress the basket strongly, it seemed that he did not do a good enough job of Mo Xi's single defense, and Charles passed the ball directly to Mo Xi.
Mo Xi is in good shape now, after receiving the ball, Mo Xi directly turned around, Bradley quickly retreated, as a person of nearly two meters three, this reaction can be said to be very flexible. But Mo Xi just turned around slightly, pulled it back, and it was another retreat, squat, Bradley was fooled again, pounced, Mo Xi shook off the opponent, and jumped out.
In the past few days of training, Mo Xi has gradually developed his own feeling for back-to-back shooting, and he is no longer a single turn-over jumper, but has developed a variety of his own styles.
At this time, the Maverick is facing a very bad problem, attacking, not being able to attack, defending, not being able to defend. At halftime, Nelson turned around and walked back to the locker room without saying a word, and the Knicks led the Mavericks 56-31, and it was hard to tell who was the fastest team in the league and who was the slowest in the league.
At the end of the half, Mo Xi got an incredible statistic, 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, and nearly half of the team's scores were directly related to him, which was also the best game he played.